Ricky Ponting and Andrew Strauss Ashes ‘bust-up’ causes confusion

England captain
Andrew Strauss and his Australian counterpart
Ricky Ponting were engaged in a furious bust-up at the end of the first day of the second Ashes Test.

England openers Strauss and Alistair Cook were required to see-off one solitary over before the close of play, after Australia were bowled out for just 245, and Strauss was seen arguing with Aussie wicketkeeper Brad Haddin before Ponting waded in angrily.

Captains Andrews Strauss and Ricky Ponting had a heated argument on the first day of the second Test (PA)